Did so in such a compelling way fooled the slave institution. Not only that they escaped but also demonstrated their cunning, intellect, ingenuity, and mastery over the slave institutions. The story was just very extended compelling. It became celebrities in london. That story to spread like wildfire. So stories of escaped slaves are very, very important and encourage the slaves to know that there was hope. So you get this real sense of intrigue and cunning. So this is why the store was so compelling. For more information on book tv recent visit to georgia and the many other cities in our local content vehicles go to cspan. Org local content. Military historian recounts the career of general henry harley have parnells, commanding general of the u. S. Air force during world war ii. The author reports that general arnold is often considered the father of the u. S. Air force for its expansion of the Military Branch during the war and the technological and strategic advances deployed under
He tells me every time he brings him outside, with the exception of right now for the interview, they always put booties on him. Tell me about the booties, why they are important. The booties are actually to help protect their paws from the salt. Lot of times when the salt gets out here, it gets up inside their paws and they are sensitive. Walking him around, you can actually see after a block or two, he starts picking his paws up like hes on a hot plate. Reporter its important to keep that in mind and to protect your dogs, both on their feet and of course on their bodies. Its important to put sweaters on. Even big dogs like this who have a little coat. We spoke to a veterinary expert earlier today. She showed us her dogs. Take a look at this video. Her dog is a bit smaller. She said she always makes sure to put a coat on her dog when she takes him out because he is smaller. He does actually shake. I dont know if you can see him in the video. He shakes when he goes outside. Something g
Century. Current gridlock were experiencing in washington, d. C. Take a look at part of that video. We reformed. We got results. That is what is missing from washington. The d. C. Crowd talks about whats wrong with america. I see whats right. They talk about problems. I see solutions. Jenna all right. Preview there. Mr. Bush will make it official at a speech and rally at miamidade college. Where we find of course our Political Correspondent carl cameron who is there now. Carl . Reporter the wind is kicking up and heat is blistering at miamidade college. One of the biggest in the country. Over 100,000 students and most diverse. Up to 70 minority student population here. That is part of the theme jeb bush will be talk about reaching out to grow the republican party. Reaching out to help those who in the past overlooked by government. Putting those who have been in the back of the line at the front of the line. That is the thing he will focus on what is his populist and conservative launc
Whats on the banned list as the government gets ready to announce some tough new rules for the foods so many of us love. Nightly news begins right now. Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york this is nbc nightly news. Reporting tonight, savannah guthrie. Good evening. There is a storm coming tonight. And for the parts of the gulf coast in the bullseye there may be no more frightening words to hear. This is the giant rainmaking system heading at this hour toward texas, louisiana, and the ozarks. Some of the very places drenched by historic rains just a few weeks ago. Now the National Weather Service Warning of potentially lifethreatening floods. And tonight another dangerous storm system were watching in the midwest. Tornado sirens sounding in chicago. Weve got it all covered starting with nbcs Janet Shamlian in houston. Reporter a tropical system targeting the gulf coast. Tonight, the rush to get ready. Want to be prepared just in case anything bad happens. Reporter pote
Tomorrow in new york do we still have any clue on how she would govern if he got to the white house . The bud yesterday lead one of the faces of the naacp facing questions about who she really is. Rachel dolezal says she identifies as black. Both parents, white, saying shes lying. Good afternoon. Breaking news on the two homicidal fugitives that escaped nearly seven days ago. Police are combing through Surveillance Video that may show the two fugitives at a gas station a mile from the prison. Theyre trying to learn as much as they can from this woman, Joyce Mitchell an alleged accomplice cooperating with police. Cnn learned machines ago she had a, quote, relationship with both richard matt and david sweat. Authorities are also looking into whether the prison workers husband, Lyle Mitchell had some role in the escape plot or if he was any way aware of the plan. Mr. Mitchell works in the maintenance department. The District Attorney says mrs. Mitchell already admitted to providing the co